What does "carucate" mean?

The notional area of land able to be farmed in a year by a team of 8 oxen pulling a carruca plow, usually reckoned at 120 acres.

What is a synonym for "carucate"?

Common synonyms include: ploughland.

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The notional area of land able to be farmed in a year by a team of 8 oxen pulling a carruca plow, usually reckoned at 120 acres. historical

From Medieval Latin carūcāta (“ploughland”), from Latin carūca (“chariot; coach; carruca”). Compare French charrue (“plough”).